Delhi HC to government: Refund Vodafone Idea tax paid towards export of international roaming, long-distance services

Delhi HC to government: Refund Vodafone Idea tax paid towards export of international roaming, long-distance services

The Delhi High Court has asked the government to refund telecom company Vodafone Idea the integrated tax of Rs 7.12 crore. Vodafone-dea had paid the tax on the export of international roaming and long-distance services. These services, rendered to foreign telecom operators for their subscribers during their visit to India, qualified as export of services, …

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Telecom: COAI lauds the government’s Right of Way rules amendments

Telecom: COAI lauds the government’s Right of Way rules amendments

The COAI, India’s telecom industry representative body, praised the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the introduction of “The Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2023.” The forward-looking move aims to improve the 5G ecosystem and digital connectivity for all citizens.These amendments build upon earlier changes made in 2017, 2021, and 2022 to facilitate the …

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Vodafone Idea: Vodafone-Idea profits grow 1.2% in Q2 2023 as 4G subscribers increase

Vodafone Idea: Vodafone-Idea profits grow 1.2% in Q2 2023 as 4G subscribers increase

Vodafone-Idea, the telecom company, reported a revenue of Rs 106.6 billion in the second quarter of 2023, experiencing a growth rate of 1.2%. As of June 30, the company’s total debt, including interest accrued but not yet due, amounted to Rs 2,117.6 billion. This debt primarily consists of deferred spectrum payment obligations of Rs 1,337.4 …

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Reliance Jio: Vi announces Independence Day Offers: Here’s what users will get and how it compares to rival plan from Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio: Vi announces Independence Day Offers: Here’s what users will get and how it compares to rival plan from Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio recently unveiled its new Independence Day offer for prepaid users. Now, its competitor Vodafone Idea has also announced its own Independence Day offer, available exclusively for prepaid users until August 18. Vi Independence Day OfferUnder this offer, Vodafone Idea is providing 50GB of data benefits on all unlimited data recharges above Rs 199. …

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Telecom Minister reveals TRAI’s imposition of a Rs. 35 Crore Fine on Telcos for Inadequate Control of Pesky Calls and SMS

Telecom Minister reveals TRAI’s imposition of a Rs. 35 Crore Fine on Telcos for Inadequate Control of Pesky Calls and SMS

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken strict action against service providers who have failed to control spam calls and messages on their networks. According to Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, telecom operators have disconnected a total of 47,414 connections in the years 2021 and 2022 for violating the Telecom Commercial Communication Customers …

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The Unstoppable Surge of Hypercasual Gaming in India

The Unstoppable Surge of Hypercasual Gaming in India

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital entertainment, the hypercasual gaming genre has emerged as a true game-changer. Characterized by its simplicity, intuitive gameplay, and universal appeal, it has experienced exponential growth since the release of Flappy Bird in 2013. This genre now accounts for over 25% of all game downloads worldwide, with a nearly …

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Discover Four New International Postpaid Plans by Vi: Unveiling the Benefits of the Latest Packages

Discover Four New International Postpaid Plans by Vi: Unveiling the Benefits of the Latest Packages

Vodafone Idea has some great news for those planning international trips – the telecom operator now offers ‘Truly Unlimited Data and Calls’ on its International Roaming (IR) packs for subscribers. Four postpaid plans are available ranging from Rs 599 to Rs 4,499, making Vodafone Idea the only operator providing unlimited benefits on international roaming. All …

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